Audioengine S8 Premium Powered Subwoofer User guide

Brand: Audioengine

Model: S8 Premium Powered Subwoofer

Category: Subwoofers

Type: User guide

Audioengine S8 Premium Powered Subwoofer delivers rich, deep bass that will enhance your music, movies, and gaming experience. With its compact size, it fits easily into any room and can be placed in a variety of locations for optimal sound. The S8 features dual RCA and mini-jack audio inputs, allowing you to connect to a variety of audio sources. It also has a built-in auto-sleep power-saving mode and is wireless-ready, making it easy to integrate into your existing system.

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Contents

Introduction

What’s in the box

Cleaning

Placement

Features

Controls

Connections

Setup Diagrams

Final Adjustments

Troubleshooting

Warranty

Specications

About Audioengine

Support

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Basic Safety Instructions

• Readtheseinstructionsforallcomponentsbeforeusing

thisproduct.

• Keeptheseinstructionsforfuturereference.

• Heed all warnings on the product and in the owner’s guide

Followallinstructions.

• Donotusethisapparatusnearwaterormoisture.Donot

usethisproductnearabathtub,washbowl,kitchensink,

laundrytub,inawetbasement,nearaswimmingpool,or

anywhere else that water or moisture are present.

• Cleanonlywithadryclothandasdirectedbythe

manufacturer.Unplugthisproductfromthewalloutle

beforecleaning.

• Donotblockanyventilationopenings.Installin

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. To ensure

reliableoperationoftheproductandtoprotectitfrom

overheating,puttheproductinapositionandlocationthat

willnotinterferewithitsproperventilation.Forexample,

donotplacetheproductonabed,sofa,orsimilarsurface

that may block the ventilation openings. Do not put it in a

built-insystem,suchasabookcaseoracabinetthatmay

keepairfromowingthroughit’sventilationopenings.

• Donotinstallnearanyheatsources,suchasradiators,heat

registers,stovesorotherapparatusthatproduceheat.

• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or

grounding-typeplug.Apolarizedplughastwobladeswith

onewiderthantheother.Agrounding-typeplughastwo

bladesandathirdgroundingprong.Thewiderbladeor

thirdprongareprovidedforyoursafety.Iftheprovided

plug does not t in your outlet, consult and electrician for

replacementoftheobsoleteoutlet.

• Protectthepowercordfrombeingwalkedonorpinched,

particularlyatplugs,conveniencereceptacles,andthe

pointwheretheyexitfromtheapparatus.

• Only use attachments or accessories specied by the

manufacturer.

• Useonlywiththecart,stand,tripod,bracketortableWhen

acartisused,usecautionwhenmovingthecart/apparatus

combinationtoavoidinjuryfromtip-over.

• Unplugthisapparatusduringlightningstormsorwhen

unusedforlongperiodsoftimetopreventdamagetothis

product.

• Referallservicingtoqualiedservicepersonnel.

• Servicingisrequiredwhentheapparatushasbeen

damagedinanywaysuchaspowersupplycordorplugis

damaged,liquidhas beenspilledorobjectshavefalleninto

the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or

moisture,doesnotoperatenormally,orhasbeendropped.

• Donotattempttoservicethisproductyourself.Opening

orremovingcoversmayexposeyoutodangerousvoltages

orotherhazards.Pleasecontactthemanufacturertobe

referred to an authorized service center near you.

• Topreventriskofreorelectricshock,avoidoverloading

walloutlets,extensioncords,orintegralconvenience

receptacles.

• Donotletobjectsorliquidsentertheproductastheymay

touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that

couldresultinareorelectricalshock.

• Seeproductenclosurebottomforsafetyrelatedmarkings.

• UseProperPowerSources.Plugtheproductintoaproper

powersource,asdescribedintheoperatinginstructionsor

as marked on the product.

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externalantennasnearoverheadpowerlinesorother

electric light or power circuits, nor where an antenna can

fallintosuchcircuitsorpowerlines.

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causeharmfulinterferenceandthisdevicemustacceptany

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Introduction

Welcome to the Audioengine family and congratulations on your

purchase of the Audioengine S8 Premium Powered 8” Subwoof-

er. The Audioengine team is dedicated to bringing you the high-

est quality listening experience possible and the Audioengine

S8 is designed with the same attention to detail and operational

simplicity as other Audioengine products. Our goal is to get you

to your music as simply as possible without all the “gadget tin-

kering” that other products generally require. As with our other

past eorts, we thank all our customers and resellers for helping

us create another great Audioengine product!

Unpacking

Your Audioengine speakers were carefully tested and inspected

before packaging and shipping. After unpacking please check

for any damage. It is rare that a unit is damaged during shipping,

but if this does happen contact the shipping company imme-

diately. We recommend that you keep the original carton and

packing material for any possible future shipping.

Whats in the box

• (1) S8 Powered Subwoofer

• (1) Detachable power cord

• (1) Mini-jack audio cable, 2 meters (~6.5ft)

• (1) RCA audio cable, 2 meters (~6.5ft)

• (1) Cloth subwoofer bag

• (1) Cloth cable bag

• (1) Setup guide

• (1) Product line brochure

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Cleaning

Your S8 subwoofer is designed for years of use with no main-

tenance as long as you avoid exposure of the S8 to moisture or

high temperatures. The hand-nished MDF wood cabinets are

very durable and are easily cleaned by wiping down with a soft,

dry cloth. We do not recommend using cleaners or solvents.

Placement

We think you’ll nd your S8 to be forgiving with regards to room

placement and control settings, so if you’re not an audio expert

don’t be intimidated by setting up your subwoofer. The most

important thing to remember is there really is no right or wrong

room placement for your S8, but hopefully the simple tips that

follow will be useful.

As subwoofers produce audio in a frequency range below 100Hz,

it’s dicult to hear where these low sounds are coming from,

which is why subwoofer placement is not critical. Room size and

construction along with furniture and oor coverings do make

a dierence, however, so try dierent locations while listening

to some of your favorite music to get an idea of how placement

aects the sound.

Here are 3 room locations to try out:

1) In a corner – which will usually increase subwoofer loudness.

Typically the front right and left corners sound the most natural,

though rear corner placement is also an option.

2) Along a wall – which tends to give moderate bass perfor-

mance with increased audio quality over corner placement.

3) Alongside one of the front speakers – which may blend better

with the overall system, but can also sacrice some subwoofer

loudness.

Note: We recommend at least 3 inches of clearance around

cabinet with good air circulation. Never cover the subwoofer or

place it where the built-in amplier could be covered.

Audioengine S8 Features

• Super compact size

• 8” custom downring woofer

• Dual RCA and mini-jack audio inputs

• Auto-sleep power saving mode

• Wireless-ready

• Solid hand-nished cabinets

• Magnetically-shielded

• Cables included

Wireless Ready!

If you decide to place your S8 away from your powered speak-

ers or receiver, check out the Audioengine W3 wireless adapters

(shameless product plug) or Apple’s Airport Express for high-

quality wireless options. The S8 has a built-in AC outlet on the

rear panel that’s perfect for powering these wireless products.

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Controls

Your S8 Powered Subwoofer oers simple yet versatile setting

options. After you’ve become familiar with what these settings

do, don’t hesitate to experiment with them to nd the sound

that works best with your system.

When you set up your subwoofer for the rst time, you will prob-

ably make adjustments a few times before you hear what you

like. Start with the volume at 50% and keep in mind that as with

subwoofer room placement, there are really no right or wrong

settings.

Following is an overview of the subwoofer controls and connec-

tions:

1) Inputs

The RCA and 3.5mm mini-jack inputs are line-level audio inputs

used for connecting the output of your audio source (receiver,

TV, iPod, computer, etc.) into your S8 subwoofer. Both inputs are

active so no switching is required if you wish to use inputs from

two dierent audio sources plugged in at the same time.

Note: If your receiver has a single (mono) subwoofer output, con-

nect an RCA cable from this output to the RIGHT RCA input on

the S8 rear panel.

2) LFE In

If your preamplier or receiver has an LFE (“Low Frequency Ef-

fects”) input or single SUB output connect it to this “LFE In” input

connector on the subwoofer.

Note: Most receivers have a subwoofer preamp mono or stereo

output, so LFE will most likely remain unconnected.

3) Output

The Output connectors provide a full-range line-level output to

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speakers or another subwoofer. This Output is used whenever a

signal is connected to one of the two subwoofer inputs.

Note: The volume level of this Output connection is controlled

by the audio input source, not the volume control on the sub-

woofer.

4) Phase

The Phase control is used to blend the sound of the subwoofer

with the other speakers in your system. Phase is the degree to

which the subwoofer speaker and other speakers are moving in

and out at the same time. Once you have chosen a location for

your subwoofer, try turning the Phase control in small amounts

while you listen for the most bass from your favorite listening

position. Sometimes no dierence will be heard, which is OK.

There is no correct Phase setting and it is not uncommon for the

subwoofer to sound similar at every setting, depending on your

room and location of the subwoofer. If you don’t hear a dier-

ence go ahead and set the Phase knob to the 0 position.

5) Crossover

The Crossover control is used to set the subwoofer high fre-

quency cuto point, which is the point at which the subwoofer

transitions to your other speakers. For example, if the Crossover

control is set to the 50Hz mark then the sub will play all frequen-

cies up to 50Hz. All frequencies from 50Hz and higher will then

be played by the other speakers. Fine-tune the Crossover setting

by ear for the smoothest blend with your main speakers.

The best setting of the Crossover control will depend on speaker

placement, room characteristics, and personal preference. As

with the Phase control, sometimes little or no dierence will be

heard, which is OK.

Note: For surround sound setup refer to the manual for your re-

ceiver or processor for correct Crossover settings for your system.

The Crossover control is not active when using the LFE input

jack.

6) Volume

The Volume control is for matching the subwoofer speaker vol-

ume to the level of your speakers. Keep the volume low when

rst setting up your system and then adjust to your preferred

level using dierent music and/or video sources. The best advice

we can give on matching the volume is to adjust for the stron-

gest bass without being “boomy”.

Note: The subwoofer Volume controls the S8 subwoofer level

and does not

control the subwoofer output audio level or the input level vol-

ume. The overall system volume (subwoofer + speakers) should

be controlled directly from the audio source (TV, receiver, iPod,

etc.).

7) Power On/Standby indicator

This indicator LED will be GREEN when an input signal is present

(music playing) and RED when no signal is present (power-saving

standby mode). The S8 subwoofer will automatically enter

Standby mode after 15 minutes when no signal is detected.

Connections

Power

• Verify that the power switch on the rear panel is in the OFF posi-

tion before making any connections.

• Verify that the voltage selector switch is set to the correct oper-

ating voltage in your area.

• Connect the AC power cord to the subwoofer and the other

end into a wall outlet. Do not use the outlet on the back of your

Audioengine powered speakers or receiver.

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Note: If using a receiver or surround sound processor always

refer to the instruction manual for specic setup procedures, op-

tions, and warnings.

Setup Diagrams

The diagrams that follow show the most common setup and

connection options to connect your S8 to other audio gear.

Option A

Connect a stereo RCA cable from your receiver’s preamp SUB

OUTPUT to the S8 subwoofer INPUT.

• If your receiver has a single (mono) SUB OUT, connect an RCA

cable from this output to the S8 RCA right (R) input.

• If your receiver has an LFE output, connect an RCA cable from

this output to the S8 LFE IN.

Note: Your receiver’s manual should indicate which subwoofer

connection is most appropriate.

Option B

Connect a mini-jack or RCA cable from any audio product (iPod,

computer, CD player, TV, etc.) to one of the S8 INPUT connectors.

Option C

Connect a stereo RCA cable from your Audioengine 5+ LINE OUT

into the S8 subwoofer INPUT.

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Option D

Connect a stereo RCA-to-mini “Y” adapter cable from your receiv-

er’s SUB OUTPUT into the Audioengine W3 Wireless Sender. Then

connect a mini-jack cable from the S8 INPUT to the Audioengine

W3 Wireless Receiver.

Final Adjustments

1) After having connected your subwoofer in your preferred

conguration, set the subwoofer volume to about 50% and turn

on the power switch.

Note: Refer to the “Controls” section in this Setup Guide for more

in-depth descriptions of the following settings.

2) Adjust the Volume level of your S8 so that the subwoofer

volume matches the overall volume of your speakers. As men-

tioned in the previous “Controls” section, adjust the volume for

the strongest bass without being “boomy”.

3) Fine-tune the Crossover setting by ear for the smoothest

blend with your main speakers.

4) Adjust the Phase control for the most bass from your favorite

listening position. As mentioned previously it is not uncommon

for the subwoofer to sound similar at every setting, depending

on your room and location of the subwoofer. There are no right

or wrong settings but with these simple steps you should be up

and running within a few minutes. Steps 2, 3 and 4 may require

repeating in order to ne-tune to your taste.

Basic Troubleshooting

No sound from the subwoofer

If there is no sound from the subwoofer, please try the following:

LED indicator does not light up

• Check that the AC power cord is plugged in securely at both

ends and make sure that the power outlet the subwoofer is con-

nected to is working.

• Check that the power switch on the rear control panel is on.

LED indicator lights up RED but does not turn GREEN

• Recheck the connections to and from the subwoofer. Verify that

the input and outputs are not accidentally swapped.

• Check that the cables from your audio source to your subwoof-

er are properly connected. Sometimes the 1/8” audio cables feel

as if they are inserted all the way, but are not.

• Check that the volume knob on the rear panel is not set to mini-

mum volume.

• Check that the volume level of your audio source in not set to

minimum or powered o.

• If connected to a receiver or processor check settings in the

bass management

menu.

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LED turns green, but no sound

• Recheck the connections to and from the subwoofer.

Not enough bass from the subwoofer

If the output from the subwoofer is low, please try the following:

• Make sure that the Volume control is turned up.

• Check that the inputs and outputs are connected correctly.

• Experiment with dierent locations for your subwoofer.

• If your receiver has a single subwoofer connector that is not

labeled LFE, make sure it connects to the subwoofer’s RIGHT

(mono) input connector.

• If the bass is still not enough after checking other tips use an

RCA “Y” cable to connect your preamp or receiver’s single output

to the subwoofer’s RIGHT and LEFT inputs.

• Consult your preamp processor or receiver’s manual and/or on-

screen menus and go through all surround sound setup and bass

management options.

• If playing a movie, check the source material menu to verify

that the desired soundtrack option is selected.

Note: If your subwoofer is connected to a receiver or processor

and you’ve tried all these tips but are still having problems, re-

move the AS8 from the receiver and test using an iPod, computer

or other source to verify that the problem is with the subwoofer

and not the receiver setup.

Subwoofer goes into standby

If your subwoofer goes into standby while music is playing,

please try the following:

• Turn the source signal up and the subwoofer volume down.

• If using with a receiver, turn the SUBWOOFER level up in the

SPEAKER SET-UP menu. After you turn the signal up, turn down

the volume knob on the subwoofer to compensate.

Thermal Overload

All Audioengine powered speakers and subwoofers are pro-

tected by an internal thermal sensor. If they run for extended pe-

riods beyond their designated power rating the thermal sensor

will engage and shut down the ampliers. If this occurs, turn o

the power switch, lower the volume level, and wait ve minutes

before restarting the system. This is a normal protection feature

and does not indicate a malfunction. A good tip in the unlikely

event that a thermal overload occurs is to lower the subwoofer

or speaker output volume and increase the volume of your input

source.

Hum

Adding a new component such as your subwoofer can bring out

hum or buzz that may not have existed before. Your rst as-

sumption may be that something is wrong with your subwoofer

or other component but this is usually caused by a “ground-loop”

in your system. Consider these tips for possible solutions:

• First try moving all your equipment to the same electrical circuit

or AC outlet.

• If the hum or buzz is still present, turn o the power on all your

components in your system and remove all connections to and

from the subwoofer. Plug the subwoofer AC cable back in, turn

on the power switch and check for hum. If the hum is still audi-

ble then try plugging the subwoofer power cable into a dierent

outlet.

• If the hum goes away when the interconnect cables are discon-

nected, the noise is likely coming from another component in

your system. Add each component back one piece at a time and

the one that causes the system to hum is likely the source of your

noise.

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Warranty

Period

All Audioengine products have a 3-year Limited Warranty on

parts and labor from date of purchase. Your warranty is automat-

ic, so there is no need to register. This Limited Warranty applies

only to Audioengine products purchased in the Continental

United States. For Limited Warranty coverage elsewhere, please

contact your Audioengine dealer, reseller, or distributor.

What is covered

All defective parts or faulty workmanship.

What is not covered

The Audioengine Limited Warranty does not cover damage

caused by accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, excessive moisture,

lightning, power surges, other acts of nature, unauthorized

product modication or repairs, or failure to follow the instruc-

tions outlined in the Setup Guide.

What we will do

We will repair or replace any defective parts, at our option, within

a reasonable amount of time and free of charge any time dur-

ing the warranty period. After service, we will be responsible for

shipping the product back to you at our expense.

What we ask from you

You will be responsible for shipping or transportation charges

directly to Audioengine or to an authorized dealer. We recom-

mend that you keep the original shipping materials, as it is

important that you package the product so that it will not be

damaged during shipping. Audioengine cannot be responsible

for any damages incurred during shipping due to poor packing,

so please pack well and make sure to insure your shipment.

• A common ground-loop source is cable TV or satellite cables. If

the hum or buzz persists after trying the previous tips, discon-

nect the coaxial cable from your cable box, TV, or DVR and if the

hum goes away the cable is the cause. In this case you can get a

ground-loop isolator from Radio Shack or your local electronics

store. These are inexpensive and easy to connect inline with your

video cable.

• Sometimes something as simple as a portable heater or dehu-

midier will add noise into your wall wiring that could be picked

up by your subwoofer or powered speakers. A dimmer switch

on a halogen oor lamp or a wireless internet router positioned

near the subwoofer, for example, could also be possible culprits.

• The best solutions are to use an AC line lter, plug the unit

into a dierent AC circuit, or in the case of a wireless router just

physically move it further away from the subwoofer or powered

speakers.

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How to obtain Audioengine Warranty service

If you have any questions about your warranty coverage or you

think you may need service, email the Audioengine Authorized

Service Center at: [email protected] or call toll-free

in the United States at: (877) 853-4447. We will do everything we

can to answer your questions and resolve any issues as quickly as

possible.

Exclusive Remedy

This Limited Warranty is fully transferable provided that the cur-

rent owner furnishes the original proof of purchase and that fur-

nishes the original proof of purchase and that the serial number

on the product is intact. THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF AUDIOEN-

GINE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE ACTUAL PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY

YOU FOR THE PRODUCT. IN NO EVENT SHALL AUDIOENGINE BE

LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDI-

RECT DAMAGES.

Product Returns and Refunds

Your satisfaction is guaranteed! Should you have a problem or

are not satised with any Audioengine product, send us an email

at:

suppor[email protected]om or call toll-free in the United

States at: (877) 853-4447.

General Specications

Type: Powered subwoofer

Power Output 250W peak power total (125W RMS), AES

Amplier Type: Class AB monolithic

Inputs: 1/8” (3.5mm) minijack, RCA L/R, RCA LFE

Outputs: RCA L/R full-range

Voltages: 110-240V, 50/60Hz

Driver: 8” (25.4cm) long-throw woofer, down-ring

design

Port: Single, front

Signal-to-noise: >95dB (typical A-weighted)

THD: <0.05% at all power settings

Frequency Range: 27Hz-180Hz ±1.5dB

Sensitivity: 88db SPL (1w@1m)

Input impedance: 10K ohms unbalanced

Crossover freq: 50Hz - 130Hz

Phase: 0 - 180°

Standby power: 8W

Protection: Output current limiting, thermal over-

temperature, poweron/o transient

protection

Dimensions: 11.25”(H) x 11.25”(W) x 11.25”(D)

Weight: 28 lbs (12.7 kg)

Shipping weight: 30 lbs (13.6 kg)

Shipping dims: 17” (H) x 17” (L) x 17” (W)

Materials and Construction

1” thick MDF cabinets

8” custom woofer with advanced voice coil

Toroidal power transformer

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About Audioengine

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all your music in mind. Great sound, simple but elegant designs,

high-quality materials, and truly useful features are what Audio-

engine is all about. We sincerely hope you get as much enjoy-

ment from our products as we’ve had creating them! For infor-

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Support

If you have any questions or feel you may need service contact

the reseller where you purchased you subwoofer or feel free to

email us directly at:

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or call toll-free in the United States: (877) 853-4447

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Audioengine S8 Premium Powered Subwoofer User guide

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Model: S8 Premium Powered Subwoofer

Category: Subwoofers

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